News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
News and Opinion from Sisters, Oregon
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After long and sometimes contentious debate, the Sisters Park & Recreation Board of Directors decided Tuesday, August 25, to cancel after-school, Teen Center and summer drop-in programs that cost the district but do not bring in revenue in order to concentrate efforts and energy on programs that do bring in revenue to the financially troubled district. The board decided not to implement a complete shut-down. Fall programs that have enough enrollment to cover costs - such as... Full story
Voters at Black Butte Ranch will decide in the September 15 election whether to boost funding for the BBR fire district. The fire district is seeking to replace the current 90 cents per $1,000 assessed valuation, which expires next year, with a new levy of $1.56 per $1,000. According to Fire Chief Dan Tucker, the larger levy is necessary to keep pace with staff, equipment and maintenance costs with an essentially static tax base. "We're pretty much built out; we're not seeing... Full story
To the Editor: Some uneducated, brainless butt is putting their cigarette butts out on the fiberglass benches in the Palisch Homes development and then blatantly throwing them on the ground. Why not just throw them on the ground in the first place and then step on them? Why would somebody want to ruin a new bench just for the sake of being stupid? It really shows ignorance. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you! Diana Jones ••• To the Editor: I read with interest Mr. Anderson's article on deer rep... Full story
Visitors to Sisters will get a glimpse of life in the region's past in the Sisters Western & Native American Arts Festival, September 5-6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sisters Creekside Park. Participants will enjoy a variety of Western and Native American arts and crafts from vendors throughout the Sisters Country and around the Northwest. Live music will be featured throughout the weekend by local musicians. The Anvil Blasters and Doug & Katie Cavanaugh will be performing on Saturday, and COYO on Sunday. Many other events and... Full story
Sisters Art Works will host "Harmony: A Duet of Glass and Nature" at the Sisters Art Works gallery at 204 W. Adams Ave. The show, which runs September 2-30, features Nancy Becker's glass artwork produced at her Central Oregon studio. This show focuses on the harmony of glass combined with nature. Inspiration is derived from the majesty of Central Oregon and a love of nature. "I am completely enchanted by the beauty surrounding us and by the intricate, delicate fabric of living," Becker said. "Central Oregon is an area rich in... Full story
Hank Queen's application for a conditional-use permit to operate a guest lodge called Sunburst Retreat east of Sisters has been approved by the Deschutes County Planning Department, but with significant stipulations and conditions. Hearings Officer Kenneth D. Helm issued the ruling on August 26. The decision becomes final 12 days after that date, unless appealed by a party of interest. The decision allows only the operation of a guest lodge, with guests limited to a 30-day stay, and meals served only to registered guests,... Full story
Manhattan Short Film Festival has announced the 10 finalists, representing nine countries, whose films will be judged by a worldwide audience. The 10 short films will be screened 532 times in 173 cities across five continents, September 20-27. The festival is a showcase for new film directors, now in its 12th year. This year's festival received 428 film entries from 36 countries, from which the 10 finalists were selected. Cinema goers in Albany, Salem and Sisters will be able to join with a global audience of over 100,000... Full story
Tickets are still available for the 2009 Sisters Folk Festival, held September 11-13 in downtown Sisters. Since its inception in 1995, the Sisters Folk Festival's national reputation has grown, and so have the audiences. "The lineup this year is stronger than ever, and has legendary performers mixed with musicians that are tearing it up around the country but may not be household names. We do everything we can to introduce new artists to the NW and our Central Oregon audience, while bringing international artists of stature... Full story
The Lady Outlaws already have back-to-back league titles under their belts and hope to capture their third this year. Sisters returns six veteran players to the team, including seniors Haylee Schaab, Jessie Snow and Courtney Satko, who will be pivotal in leading the team. Schaab and Snow are both three-year varsity players. Haylee will play at outside hitter and Jessie will be the Lady Outlaws libero (defense specialist). Satko will step into a full-time role as outside hitter. Junior Kaity Douglass will return for a second... Full story
Although the Outlaws will be a young varsity team this season, returning veteran coach Bob Macauley is excited about their performance so far and glad to be back as head coach. Macauley told The Nugget that when a season begins he always looks at two things: First, he looks at his seniors, who this year Macauley says are tremendous and have not only ability and character but a great work ethic. Second, Macauley looks at his offensive line, which he says consists of the five most important people on the field. Starting this... Full story
The boys soccer team returns a veteran squad and looks for a stellar season ahead. Sisters gets back eight seasoned players including three seniors: Jake Lasken; Chris Waters; and Kevin Marquardt. Lasken, in his third year, will play a major role on defense and also as a leader on the team. Waters returns as a second-year varsity player and will move from outside defense to stopper. Coach Rob Jensen said, "Chris will be very good at stopper. He will fill some big shoes left by Sam Orwig, but he's capable of controlling the... Full story
The hike to Cabot Lake is a nice little jaunt of less than four miles round trip. The most rewarding option on this trail, however, is to hike all the way to Carl Lake. Add in a little lakeside exploration, and you've got yourself a very respectable 10-miler! All of this hike is tucked away in the heart of the Mt. Jefferson Wilderness Area. Carl Lake itself sits upon the shoulders of the mountain. Hikers enter the wilderness only a couple hundred yards from the trailhead parki... Full story
It seems there is no easier way for humans to meet than with dogs as their liaisons. True to theory, a few hundred dogs and their families met with smiles and wagging tails for a fun-filled morning last Saturday in Sisters. Saturday held perfect weather for the Sisters Doggie Dash and "Canine Carnival" centered at the fields behind Sisters Middle School. Newfoundland, Ruby, and her owner, Lisa Clausen, spied Spike, a Newfoundland/mastiff cross and just had to say hello. The... Full story
Rep. Greg Walden chose the pine- and juniper-studded forest at the edge of Buck Run in Sisters as the backdrop for his announcement of new legislation to make it easier to treat forests to reduce the risk of wildfire. Walden was in Sisters on Friday, August 28, to tout bipartisan legislation he and other Western congressmen will introduce in September to extend and expand the Healthy Forests Restoration Act of 2003 (HFRA) and encourage the use of slash from thinning projects a... Full story
"He was an enigma, and he loved Camp Sherman," said Joyce Osika. Dominick Dunne, film producer, journalist, author, husband and father, found a home away from home in Camp Sherman. He stayed in Cabin #5 at Twin View Resort, then owned by Osika and her husband Nick. Dunne, called America's finest chronicler of the Age of Celebrity, died last Wednesday, August 26, at the age of 83. "A lot of people don't know about the contributions he made to the community." Osika said. "Dunne... Full story
Howard Den Hartog's saga will be taking place in a new location as he and his wife Esther pull out of town to move to Pasadena, California. But parts of his story in Sisters will continue to be told. Den Hartog has spent the past eight years volunteering with many local groups such as Kiwanis, the SMART reading program at Sisters Elementary School, the Ecumenical Ministries at Sisters Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration and the Community Action Team of Sisters. But his... Full story
Hoodoo Mountain Resort looked like a Harley Davidson rally last Sunday when approximately 250 riders drove into the parking lot for the annual Bikers for Babies event. The drivers of the shiny smooth-as-steel bikes were there to support the March of Dimes. This is the second year Bend's March of Dimes has sponsored Bikers for Babies. The events have been held across America since 1992. "Their mission is to help babies' health," said Chris Huyett, Bend's Community Director.... Full story
Cabin owners in Camp Sherman are feeling the pinch of increasing annual fees. The Metolius River Forest Homeowners Association (MRFHA) is seeking reform of the fee structure for private homes on Forest Service land. Homeowners are offering a proposal, to no avail if they don't get a congressional hearing next month, on their proposed Cabin Users Fee Fairness Act (CUFFA) reform. Bonnie Ashenbrenner, President of the MRFHA, said, "It was not the intent to have these cabins only... Full story
Jennifer Heiden has a lifelong habit of taking dance classes. So when Central Oregon Community College (COCC) offered a belly dance class in Sisters, she had to sign up. She was so taken with the art form that she began focusing on belly dancing and helped start the Raqsafara Bellydance Troupe. Eleven years later, she and another troupe member, Julie Cash, are teaching others the belly dance style. A new eight-week class begins Tuesday, September 22, and takes place from 6:30... Full story
Labor Day in Camp Sherman will be another family event. The kids will all be going back to school the following week and many adults will have a day away from their labors to enjoy a long weekend. The Camp Sherman store will hold its Labor Day barbecue starting at 5 p.m. Saturday and The Anvil Blasters will be on stage from 6 to 9 p.m. Everyone will be able to follow a great evening of dinner and entertainment with a hearty breakfast on Sunday. The traditional pancake... Full story
The Black Butte Ranch (BBR) Art Guild will host Art at the Ranch on Friday, September 4, from 4 to 7 p.m. and Saturday, September 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is held in the big white tent on the lawn past The Lodge at Black Butte Ranch. Art at the Ranch will feature the works of painters, sculptors, craftspeople, photographers and writers who live on the Ranch or are friends of those who do. There will also be works of gifted artists from Sisters High School. Admission... Full story
Elayne Clarke, forever young by pronouncement, stylish and gracious to the very end, died peacefully with her two daughters beside her on July 21. She was born in Ortonville, Minnesota, on Valentine's Day in a year that will remain undisclosed. She grew up in a boarding school with her sister, Evelyn, and made her mark by reading the entire library, putting on parties, playing piano for the school programs, and sneaking in to play jazz on the church pipe organ. During World... Full story
Sage Meadow Herbs, which produces pure organic herbal formulas for horses and dogs, is owned by herbalist Louie Bartlett and her husband. The supplements address a host of health issues for equines and canines, including joint care, skin and coat, pain relief and digestive balance. Bartlett comes to her trade by genetics and experience rather than formal training. Her mother was an herbalist, and Bartlett learned from her and has applied that knowledge to her own horses and... Full story
Tristin Reid, 11, from Sisters, competed in the State Championship BMX races on Sunday, August 23. He took first place in his age and class group, 11-year-old intermediate. He is in sixth-place overall in state. He has been racing for only one year, and during this last year, he has progressed from a novice to the intermediate group and will soon be expert.... Full story
Kate O'Hern has returned to her spot behind the counter at Sisters Video - and she has one particular goal with the store: "I'm going to have fun with it," she said. She's rearranged the venerable Sisters movie rental location and streamlined the rental process so that it's easy to pick from a wide selection of new releases and a strong back catalogue. O'Hern is returning to her former business as previous owner Juan Sanchez focuses on his nonprofit endeavors to assist... Full story
